
Lush and Leafy Can Also Be Fire Wise
Eclectic Landscape, Los Angeles
Established California native greenery fills the back garden. Native, edible White Sage, Manzanita, and Catalina Cherry wrap a more traditional edible garden. The charming wooden shed offers convenient storage for outdoor furniture cushions and tools . The ability to store these items lessens the dry fuel available near the home. Placing this wooden structure at a distance from the home is also protective. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

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grapeland added this to 808 SweetbayJuly 31st, 2025
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